A1 noun Neutral #991 más común

head

/hed/

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

Ejemplos

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I wear a warm hat on my head during the winter.

I wear a warm hat on my head during the winter.

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The physician examined the patient's head for any signs of trauma.

The physician examined the patient's head for any signs of trauma.

3

Ouch! I just bumped my head on the shelf.

Ouch! I just bumped my head on the shelf.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
head
Verb
head
Adjetivo
head
Relacionado
headache
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Truco para recordar

Your 'Head' is at the 'Highest' point of your body—both words start with the letter 'H'.

Quiz rápido

I need to lie down because my ___ hurts.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: head

Ejemplos

1

I wear a warm hat on my head during the winter.

everyday

I wear a warm hat on my head during the winter.

2

The physician examined the patient's head for any signs of trauma.

formal

The physician examined the patient's head for any signs of trauma.

3

Ouch! I just bumped my head on the shelf.

informal

Ouch! I just bumped my head on the shelf.

4

The cranial structure protects the brain within the human head.

academic

The cranial structure protects the brain within the human head.

5

He was appointed as the head of the hospital's surgical department.

business

He was appointed as the head of the hospital's surgical department.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
head
Verb
head
Adjetivo
head
Relacionado
headache

Colocaciones comunes

head injury head injury
nod your head nod your head
shake your head shake your head
sore head sore head
top of the head top of the head

Frases Comunes

from head to toe

over the entire body

keep your head up

stay positive in a difficult situation

lose one's head

to lose self-control or panic

Se confunde a menudo con

head vs hand

The head is at the top of the body for thinking; the hand is at the end of the arm for grabbing.

head vs mind

The head is the physical body part, while the mind refers to your thoughts and consciousness.

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Notas de uso

In a health context, 'head' is most commonly used when discussing injuries or 'headaches.' It can also mean the person in charge of an organization.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'my head is paining' instead of the more natural 'I have a headache' or 'my head hurts.'

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Truco para recordar

Your 'Head' is at the 'Highest' point of your body—both words start with the letter 'H'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English 'heafod', meaning the top or uppermost part of the body.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: heads) Often used with possessive adjectives: 'my head', 'your head' Used in the compound noun 'headache'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, nodding the head means 'yes' and shaking it means 'no,' but this can vary globally.

Quiz rápido

I need to lie down because my ___ hurts.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: head

Más palabras de Health

nose

A1

The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

A1

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

A1

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

A1

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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